Senior Tax Manager

Seeking an experienced tax professional to lead and grow our Stand-Alone 1040 Practice . This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional with an entrepreneurial mindset who wants to do more than manage tax returns, you'll have the opportunity to build a practice, develop a team, strengthen client relationships, and play a key leadership role within the firm.

We are looking for someone who brings strong technical expertise in individual taxation along with the leadership, organizational, and business development skills needed to take ownership of a growing practice.

Lead & Grow the 1040 Practice

• Take ownership of the firm's Stand-Alone 1040 practice and help establish its long-term vision and strategy.
• Develop and implement processes, workflows, and best practices to support an efficient and scalable practice.
• Identify opportunities to grow the practice, expand services, and strengthen the firm's individual tax client base.
• Help shape the direction, structure, and future growth of the practice.

Tax & Technical Leadership

• Prepare and review complex individual income tax returns, including high-net-worth and multi-state individual returns.
• Serve as a technical resource and mentor for tax professionals on the team.
• Ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with applicable federal and state tax laws.
• Research and resolve complex individual tax issues.
• Stay current on changes in tax legislation, regulations, and industry developments.
• Build, lead, mentor, and develop a high-performing 1040 tax team.
• Manage workloads, workflow, deadlines, and resource allocation throughout the tax season and beyond.
• Establish expectations and processes that promote quality, efficiency, and accountability.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and professional development opportunities to team members.
• Help recruit and identify talent as the practice continues to grow.

Client Relationships & Business Development

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with individual tax clients.
• Serve as a trusted advisor and primary point of contact for key clients.
• Understand client needs and identify opportunities to provide additional tax and advisory services.
• Participate in client meetings and help build long-term relationships.
• Contribute to business development and practice growth initiatives.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA license preferred; EA or other relevant tax credentials will also be considered.
• Significant experience preparing and reviewing individual income tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state individual taxation.
• Experience with complex individual tax returns, including high-net-worth clients, multiple states, trusts, investments, or other complex tax situations.
• Previous experience leading, mentoring, or managing tax professionals.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple clients, priorities, workflows, and deadlines.
• Strong client relationship and communication skills.
• Annual Profit Sharing: Typically 8%-10% of base salary, paid each January.
• 401(k): Company match of 6%.
• Health Insurance: Firm contributes 70% of employee premiums and pays the first $6,000 of the deductible, with the employee responsible for the remaining $1,000.
• Dental Insurance: 100% employer-paid.
• Paid Time Off: Five weeks annually.
• Paid Holidays: 10 firm-recognized holidays plus one floating holiday.
• Professional Development: Strong focus on employee development, mentorship, and career progression.
• Hybrid Work Environment: Flexibility to work from home

About Integrated Talent Strategies (ITS)

ITS is an international recruiting and staffing firm founded in 1984. ITS specializes in Engineering, Technical, Administrative, Skilled Labor, Professional, and many more positions. ITS continues to remain a strategic partner for the job seeker.

Our clients include some of the largest and most respected architectural, engineering, and manufacturing companies in business today. Our ability to offer a wide range of services, and the flexibility to adjust to the changing needs of our clients, has allowed us to maintain a solid reputation for several decades.

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